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Both are Adidas models, but lasts differ. Gazelle is labeled Runs Big (Size down half a size (TTS if wide feet)). Samba OG is Runs Narrow (True to size length; half up if wide feet).
Adidas Gazelle typically runs slightly long versus a measured street size, so most narrow/average feet size down half. Wide feet often stay true to size because the last is still narrow through the forefoot — sizing down worsens pinch. Gazelle Indoor/Bold share the length rule; Bold changes stack height, not last length.
Adidas positions Samba as true to size with a regular-but-narrow fit; RunRepeat and wearer reports agree length is TTS while the toebox pinches wider feet. Stick to your usual size if narrow/average; go half up primarily for width, not length.
Use the table below as a starting point from fit offsets — then confirm with try-on or returns. Width can matter more than length between these two.
| Gazelle | Samba OG | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Runs Big | Runs Narrow |
| Advice | Size down half a size (TTS if wide feet) | True to size length; half up if wide feet |
| Width | Narrow-leaning suede forefoot — wide feet should stay TTS, not size down | Narrow low-volume last — common complaint |
| Break-in | Minimal — suede softens a little | Leather needs short break-in |
| Fit offset | -0.5 | +0 |
| Confidence | high | high |
If the left model fits at the listed size, start here in the right model (chart + fit offsets).
| If Gazelle fits | Try Samba OG | Note |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | US 7.5 | offset +0.5 |
| US 7.5 | US 8 | offset +0.5 |
| US 8 | US 8.5 | offset +0.5 |
| US 8.5 | US 9 | offset +0.5 |
| US 9 | US 9.5 | offset +0.5 |
| US 9.5 | US 10 | offset +0.5 |
| US 10 | US 10.5 | offset +0.5 |
| US 10.5 | US 11 | offset +0.5 |
| US 11 | US 11.5 | offset +0.5 |
| US 12 | US 12.5 | offset +0.5 |
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